Rainer Schafhuber

Rainer Schafhuber is a psychological counsellor, social therapist and supervisor in private practice in Vienna whose work integrates somatic-oriented principles such as Somatic Experiencing, relational and resource-oriented counselling with attention to stress regulation, trauma reactions and psychosocial resilience. His approach emphasises understanding the interplay between body-mind processes and life challenges — helping clients notice how internal regulation and nervous-system dynamics shape responses to stress, emotional states and life pressures.

Service

Rainer Schafhuber offers individual psychological counselling and therapy, including support for stress, psychosocial burdens, mood challenges (e.g., anxiety, unquiet or negative thoughts), anger, grief, life dissatisfaction and physical symptoms such as tension-related pain or psychosomatic complaints. Services are typically in person in Vienna with online options available. Additional offerings include family therapy, group therapy, couple counselling, supervision for counsellors and professionals, and psychoeducational formats focusing on stress regulation and self-resource development, drawing on body-aware and relational practices.

Safety

Rainer Schafhuber’s professional background includes training as a psychological counsellor, family and social therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and supervisor, with formal education in social work and trauma-informed and body-oriented approaches. His practice operates within ethical counselling frameworks that prioritise confidentiality, client pacing and safety. An introductory or intake conversation is used to clarify presenting concerns and determine how best to support the client’s goals.

Care pathway

Clients begin by contacting Rainer Schafhuber to discuss their concerns and arrange an appointment (in person in Vienna or online). After initial contact, sessions are scheduled at a frequency agreed upon with the client. Therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals understand stress and emotional responses, cultivate self-regulatory skills, access internal resources and work through psychosocial challenges over time. Supervision or group formats are arranged separately with professionals as needed.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.